Nuclear powers come in from the cold

In an article for The Guardian, Ploughshares grantee Rebecca Johnson of the Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy evaluates the progress made in the recent summit between President Obama and Russian President Medvedev. Johnson writes that “the numbers at this stage are less relevant than the significance of the two largest nuclear powers getting back to the negotiating table to work on collective security and commit to progressive objectives for legally binding, verifiable nuclear reductions.” She concludes, “After the mistakes and missed opportunities of the past decade, it is a relief to see both leaders keen to co-operate more effectively on a host of challenges.”